Cyclosporine (Atopica) side effects in dogs
15,302 reports sent to the FDA between 1995 and 2026 involve Cyclosporine in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy. 25% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 40% of cases.
About this medicine
Cyclosporine controls allergic skin disease and some immune conditions.
Products with this ingredient include Atopica. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (4,264 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Shih Tzu 1,002 reports
- Labrador Retriever 920 reports
- West Highland White Terrier 804 reports
- Cocker American Spaniel 522 reports
- Golden Retriever 520 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 474 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 445 reports
- Pug 444 reports
- Bichon Frise 432 reports
- Dachshund 380 reports